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Student-led virtual support group slated for May 21

California students from diverse backgrounds will lead a support group for their peers on May 21, sharing personal stories about distance learning, staying in touch with friends and handling anxiety, depression and other challenges during the school closures. Hosted by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, the panel will be the first of a series of virtual support groups aimed at students. It will also include a presentation from the California Department of Education on how students can improve their mental health during the school closures. The panel will be held from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on the Department of Education’s Facebook page.


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